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Hagerstown, MD

Hagerstown is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Maryland, United States. The population was 43,527 at the 2020 census. Hagerstown ranks as Maryland's sixth-largest incorporated city and is the largest city in the Maryland Panhandle.

Hagerstown anchors the Hagerstown metropolitan area extending into West Virginia. It lies just northwest of the Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area in the heart of the Great Appalachian Valley. The population of the metropolitan area in 2020 was 293,844. Greater Hagerstown was the fastest-growing metropolitan area in the state of Maryland and among the fastest growing in the United States, as of 2009.

Hagerstown has a distinct topography, formed by stone ridges running from northeast to southwest through the center of town. Geography accordingly bounds its neighborhoods. These ridges consist of upper Stonehenge Limestone. Many of the older buildings were built from this stone, which is easily quarried and dressed onsite. It whitens in weathering and the edgewise conglomerate and wavy laminae become distinctly visible, giving an appearance unique to the Cumberland Valley as seen in the architecture of St. John's Episcopal Church.

Despite its semi-rural Western Maryland setting, Hagerstown is a center of transit and commerce. Interstates 81 and 70, CSX, Norfolk Southern, and the Winchester and Western railroads, as well as Hagerstown Regional Airport form an extensive transportation network for the city. Hagerstown is also the chief commercial and industrial hub for a greater Tri-State Area that includes much of Western Maryland as well as significant portions of South Central Pennsylvania and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Hagerstown has often been referred to as, and is nicknamed, the Hub City. 

Hagerstown is situated south of the Mason–Dixon line and north of the Potomac River and between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains in a part of the Great Appalachian Valley known regionally as Cumberland Valley and locally as Hagerstown Valley. The community also lies within proximity of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia. Hagerstown, by driving distance, is approximately 70 miles (110 km) northwest of Washington, D.C., 72 miles (116 km) west-northwest of Baltimore and 74 miles (119 km) southwest of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.80 square miles (30.56 km²), of which 11.79 square miles (30.54 km²) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) is water. Major waterways within Hagerstown include Hamilton Run and Antietam Creek that are tributaries of the Potomac River. Natural landscape around Hagerstown consists of low, rolling hills with elevations of 500 feet (150 m) to 800 feet (240 m) above sea level and rich, fertile land that is well-suited and utilized for dairy farming, cornfields, and fruit orchards typical of Mid-Atlantic agriculture.

Hagerstown places a strong emphasis on health and wellness to its residents. UPMC Western Maryland and Meritus Medical Center provide healthcare services for residents in Allegany and Garrett Counties in Maryland. Onelife Fitness Hagerstown Valley Mall offers a range of fitness amenities including cardio equipment, strength training, group fitness classes, and personal training. Start your wellness journey at Beaver Creek Inn & Spa, where you can indulge in luxurious spa treatments. For a unique relaxation experience, visit Regenerate Float Center for float therapy. Bodyworks Massage Center and Gift & Wellness Shop offers rejuvenating massages and wellness products. Fitness enthusiasts can join classes at The Fit Room, which also offers CPR and First Aid training sessions.

Top sites in Hagerstown are Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Jonathan Hager House Museum, Hagerstown City Park

ZIP codes: 21740–21749. Area Code: 301, 240. Elevation: 538 ft (164 m). Area: 11.80 square miles (30.56 km²). Population: 43,527 (2020)

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Why is Hagerstown, MD famous?

Hagerstown's nickname of the "Hub City" originated from the large number of railroads (and roads) that served the city. Hagerstown was the center of the Western Maryland Railway and an important city on the Pennsylvania, Norfolk and Western, Baltimore and Ohio, and Hagerstown and Frederick Railroads. Currently, the city is a vital location on CSX, Norfolk Southern, and the Winchester and Western Railroads.

What is the crime rate of Hagerstown, MD?

The crime rate in Hagerstown is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 29 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Hagerstown is 1 in 34. Based on FBI crime data, Hagerstown is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Maryland, Hagerstown has a crime rate that is higher than 89% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What is the average household income in Hagerstown, MD?

In 2021, Hagerstown, MD had a population of 43k people with a median age of 35.6 and a median household income of $42,965. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hagerstown, MD grew from 40,027 to 43,015, a 7.46% increase and its median household income grew from $41,905 to $42,965, a 2.53% increase. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hagerstown, MD are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.77%), White (Hispanic) (4.67%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.1%).

Sources

Wikipedia 

Neighborhood Scout

Data USA

City of Hagerstown

Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

Jonathan Hager House Museum

Hagerstown City Park

UPMC Western Maryland

Meritus Medical Center

Onelife Fitness Hagerstown Valley Mall

Beaver Creek Inn & Spa 

Regenerate Float Center

Bodyworks Massage Center and Gift & Wellness Shop

The Fit Room

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